I saw those blue lights flashin' over my left shoulder He walked right up and said get off that riding mower I said sir let me explain before you put me in the tank She took my keys away and now she won't drive me to drink I need a honky tonk song a cold cold beer A hardwood floor a smoky atmosphere A pocket full of change to last me all night long I gotta hear old Hank a moanin' a honky tonk song [ guitar ] He didn't show me much compassion when I tried to walk that line As he put those handcuffs on me I said give me one more try He never even cracked a smile when he threw me in the car So I said sir if you don't mind oh would you drop me off in a bar I need a honky tonk song... I gotta hear old Hank a moanin' a honky tonk song